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Race 6 - CCCP CycloCross @ Coyote Point, San Mateo

December 7, 2014

Our Spiritual Home

We started our Cyclocross events here in 2002 and since then have raced at Coyote Point over a dozen times. This is the home of the Beach Run and so much more. This has been a UCI event in 2003/04/05 and has seen Ryan Trebon, Travis Brown, Tim Johnson, Jackson Stewart, the Jacques-Mayniacs, Anne Grande, and the undefeated 3-time CCCP Champ Thomas Frischknecht playing in the sand.

This is our longest course of the season and mixes amost everything in terms of surface. We've got eucalyptus forest paths, sandy/gravelly beach, several good stretches of pavement for a break in rhythm - and weeds, lots of weeds to dig up. It's not a flat course - the eucalyptus forest in the eastern portion especially has a significant elevation gain. Everything in the west is pancake flat - so that's where one of our TRP Brake Zones will be located.

This course also has a separate Start Zone - look for the Start Blades beyond the Rifle Range parking lot near the bathrooms. You'll start on pavement for 100 yards to deliver you into the eucalyptus forest and then it's into the beach. This will also be a slightly modifed first lap for all races.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Registration opens at 7:30 am

Day of race registration will be available for non sold out categories, $5 late fee will be charged for all day of race entries.

Day-of wait-list protocol:

Riders will be allowed to sign on to the Wait-list when registration opens at the start of each day. Riders wishing to use unclaimed race numbers must add their names to the Wait-list, and fill out a blank release form.

30 minutes prior to the start of each race category, sign-in for pre-registered riders will close. At that point, any unclaimed start numbers will be given away on a first-come-first-served basis, according to the order of of riders on the Wait-list. Racers must be present at this time and have a completed release in-hand in order to be given a number.

There are no refunds or credits

Equipment – CycloCross or Mountain Bikes OK at all events.No forward facing handlebars. Entry includes insurance surcharges. $5 late fee. Juniors must have signed release from parent.

Category Description

Cyclocross racers in Northern California have selected their own race categories for decades before USA Cycling discovered the phenomena a few years ago. We still encourage riders to discover for themselves their best fit for competition. Is your first choice too slow? too fast? Too young? Too old? Go ahead and change whenever you want. For those of you looking for more direction, our corresponding categories with USAC are:

Beginner – Cat. “C” – USAC Cat. 4

Intermediate – Cat. “B” – USAC Cat. 3

Advanced – Cat “A” – USAC Cat. 1/2

Prizes

Prizes for “A” fields – It will be cash payouts at each event. For “A”Elite Men and Women we start with guaranteed $150 per race and add $10 to the pot for each entrant – the bigger the turnout, the bigger the payout. “A” 35+ and 45+ Men Masters fields it will be $150 fixed for each field at each event and for SS “A” there will be $75 fixed for each event.

Prizes for All other fields: Each race for our Amateur fields earns 1 entry into our end-of-season Raffle. We’ll have over $10,000 worth of merchandise prizes to raffle off to our Amateur fields who participate in our events – and all amateur podium places will earn extra tickets. The Raffle will be held on Saturday December 13, 2014 Must be present to win. Beer, Food, and door prizes along with the raffle. Sports Basement on Bryant Street is hosting this year, from 5-7pm.